Disaster Relief & Preparedness

Extreme weather, including hurricanes and tornadoes, have caused significant damage to Middle & Southwest Georgia. These events can have lingering effects on families and communities. Congressman Bishop has worked hard in Congress to ensure residents and communities have resources to recover when natural disasters strike or large-scale accidents occur, overwhelming local and Georgia's state emergency resources. He also works with local leaders to help direct federal resources to improve water infrastructure and emergency services so that Georgians are better prepared for the future.

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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ANNOUNCES $105,942 IN FEDERAL FUNDS TO HELP EQUIP MONTEZUMA FIRE DEPARTMENT
August 2, 2023
Press Release

MONTEZUMA, Ga. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., (GA-02) a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) of $105,942 to the city of Montezuma, Georgia.

Issues:Program Awards & AnnouncementsBuilding Our CommunitiesPublic Service & Crime PreventionHealthcare, Social Security, & Support ProgramsDisaster Relief & Preparedness
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ANNOUNCES $223,600 FEMA AWARD TO HELP RECRUIT & TRAIN CRAWFORD COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS
April 6, 2023
Press Release
ROBERTA, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) announced that the Crawford County Commission is receiving a $223,600 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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Congressman Bishop presents a ceremonial “big check” in Colquitt, GA, representing the $161,167 he secured in federal funds for the Miller Baker Emergency Communications Center to update its 911 emergency consoles
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP PRESENTS $161,167 CHECK TO MILLER & BAKER COUNTY TO REPLACE OBSOLETE 911 EQUIPMENT
March 15, 2023
Press Release
COLQUITT, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) presented a ceremonial check at the Miller County Commission offices which represent the $161,167 in federal funding that the Congressman secured as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill.
Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesPublic Service & Crime PreventionDisaster Relief & PreparednessHomeland Security
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ANNOUNCES $1,185,867 FEMA AWARD TO MAKE COMMUNITIES MORE RESILIENT TO STORMS AND DISASTERS
March 7, 2023
Press Release
MACON, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) announced that the Georgia Rural Water Association (GRWA), through the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA), is the recipient of a $1,185,867 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA). This grant will fund the purchase of 31 portable generators, 7 portable bypass pumps and one paralleling box for water and wastewater facilities throughout Georgia.
Issues:Disaster Relief & PreparednessHousing and Community Development
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Congressman Bishop presents a ceremonial “big check” in Camilla, GA, representing the $3,941,986 he secured in federal funds for the Southwest GA Regional Commission to help local governments update their emergency communications equipment.
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP PRESENTS $3.9 MILLION CHECK TO SWGA REGIONAL COMMISSION TO HELP COUNTIES UPGRADE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
February 16, 2023
Press Release
CAMILLA, GA– On Friday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) presented a ceremonial check to the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission representing the $3,941,986 in federal funding that the Congressman secured for the organization as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill. The Southwest Georgia Regional Commission will use the funds to help Baker, Calhoun, Colquitt, Decatur, Early, Grady, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, and Worth Counties purchase interoperable P25 radio system equipment.
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Floods and Tornadoes
Extreme weather and major storms can lead to floods and tornadoes. The following are federal as well as state resources that can be helpful in preparing for these natural disasters. But it also helps to be prepared for even less severe storms. The U.S.
Congressman Bishop discusses the USDA Emergency Rural Health Care Grant award to Crisp Regional Hospital
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP, UNDER SECRETARY TORRES SMALL ANNOUNCE $1 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR CRISP REGIONAL HOSPITAL
August 11, 2022
Press Release
CORDELE, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) and U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small visited Crisp Regional Hospital and toured its facilities.
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Congressman Bishop Announces ARPA Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds for Columbus Technical College
July 21, 2022
In The News

Staff | WTVM 9 ABC (Columbus, GA)

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Federal money is coming to Columbus Technical College.
Congressman Sanford Bishop announcing today that three institutions will receive grant funding through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, including CTC.
The school will receive just over $1.2 million towards specialized training and education, supporting enrollment efforts and student financial aid.
The relief fund is authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act that was signed in March of last year.
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Congressman Bishop announces $3,048,137 in federal grants for three technical colleges in Georgia's Second Congressional District
July 21, 2022
In The News

Ken Gustafson | Americus Times-Recorder (Americus, GA)

Congressman Bishop announces $3,048,137 in federal grants for three technical c…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) is pleased to announce the selection of three district institutions to receive grant funding through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) totaling $3,048,137. These funds have been allocated to the South Georgia Technical College ($691,171), Albany Technical College ($1,146,963), and Columbus Technical College ($1,210,003) and will go toward specialized training and education, supporting enrollment efforts, and student financial aid.
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